Hi, we have a single phase overhead supply to our property, and are constructing a garage with a corner near the center of the ~15m span. What is the minimum separation to the structure? Is it possible to secure the cable at the midway point on the new structure?
Thanks!
Hi all, first time post on here so hope you can help. We are wiring a small bar/bistro which has a self contained flat above owned by the same bloke. However the flat is off a totally separate supply to the bistro (separate cabinet around the back) what is the score with running different...
Hi, I’ve just been to look at a job to add a socket in a ex-mod (1960ish) domestic property. The cables are singles pulled through metal conduit in between the ground and first floor. The problem is that the sockets have no CPC conductor in the back box so I ‘assumed’ that the CPC was fed...
Hi All,
I need some advice........please don’t rip me to bits!!!.
I’m a newly qualified domestic installer, been in the electrical game for 30 years as an appliance engineer so have some background knowledge.
I want to register with one of the schemes, probably nic or Stroma however, I haven’t...
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I have moved into a new flat - back in August. There is an installed (and powered up) ADT PowerMaster 10 alarm installed. I have checked with ADT and it used to be on contract but it is not any more.
I have no idea on any PINs - previous owners not so good on leaving paperwork etc.
Not...
What code would you give when doing EICR for a property that has no supplementary bonding in a bathroom, there is no RCD on any circuit but zs and insulation tests are good,
Is it acceptable to measure the resistance between the shower and pipework, if it's under 0.05 ohm's take it as bonded...
Was asked to check the quality of work on full rewire. Attached are the pictures I took of yet another shocking installation by a cowboy pretending to be an electrician. The home owner paid £500 and thought he got a good deal what he’s got instead is a death trap.
Hi guys, as the title suggest. Friend of mine buying a brand new house from a reputable and well established builder. however it has already been 1st fixed.
He\asked the builder if he could have an U/G supply taken out to the detached shed. Yes they could, no problem.
Method. To tap off the...
Recently moved into a new house (its an old barn conversion not new build). Most rooms have an aerial socket but none have any signal.
It appears the aerial coax comes directly from the aerial, down the roof, wall and into the main living room.
Plugging this cable directly into a TV I get...
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As the title states. Earlier in the week I was sent to a property to do a routine EICR test. When I arrived at said property I was informed that it had recently been struck by lighting! The lighting had split the roof pearling, and done substantial damage to the roof trusses, before finding...
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We're moving in to our first property - it's a 1950's build. The house has been bought buy a property developer who bought it from the previous owner so that they could purchase a new build (part ex).
We had a survey done recently and one of the things that has come up is the lack of...
Good evening all, I hope everyone has been enjoying the long weekend!
I have been asked by a surveyor client of mine to inspect, test and provide a detailed recommendation report on a property that has just been converted into two high spec apartments and while on the market suffered a leak to...
I've purchased a new build property in Manchester (M29 - Tyldesley).
I need a sparky to sort out the following for me:
1) installation of 3 external lights with seperate switches (front, rear and side of property). 1st fix wiring is already done.
2) installation of a hard wired alarm system...
Afternoon all,
I have just been to do a quote for an elderly lady to remove a cable from under a stone driveway.
Her neighbours jacked up her car and moved it off her driveway, then made a channel in her driveway, then laid their cable across her driveway to their garage.
They gave her...
In the process of doing an EICR for a rental property (probably an HMO).
Really old CCU that has exposed live parts once the lid is removed and so would need to be super careful testing as there is no other isolation except the 100A tagged fuse.
Don’t feel comfortable doing any further tests...
Been doing some work at a domestic property, that's had some building renovations done. Whilst the small frontage to the property was resurfaced, the electricity service cable was uncovered. It runs for approximately 2 metres from the road, at about 75mm below the surface, then into the...
I carried some work out today in a property in a block of flats, just installing a fan in a bathroom. whilst carrying out some tests I noticed an MCB in the DB marked coil. After some investigation and discussion with the owner it sounds like (I can't be certain)
This MCB feeds a contactor in...
I'm carrying out an inspection report certificate for emergency lighting for an HMO house. I have noticed that there are no emergency lights in the back dining area and kitchen. The electricians who fitted then, did so in 2013 only in the stair wells and front corridor leading to main door. I...
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Just moved into a property that was half commercial & half residential. There are three electrical meters - two with npower & one with Scottish power - which we now want to consolidate into one as the property is fully residential. Who does the necessary work? Thanks.
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